Procedures (methods): Participants will complete five laboratory visits for the current study (pre-screening (visit 1), baseline testing (visit 2), and return visits at 3 weeks (visit 3), 12 weeks (visit 4), and 24 weeks (visit 5) post-surgery). The treatment group will be given a 12 week supply of a high protein, low-carbohydrate, low-fat supplement to be taken once daily during days 3-7 post-surgery, and twice daily weeks 2-12. The treatment group will follow standard of care recommendations put forth by the physician-nutritionist team, but using the provided protein supplement to meet recommendations. The control group will be asked to follow the standard of care recommendations from the physician-nutritionist team.