Question 1

My surgeon recommended Truthe. What happens next?

Accepted Answer

Complete a brief intake form with your surgical details, procedure date, current medications (especially anticoagulants), and recovery timeline. A Truthe Ortho physician reviews your case within 48 hours and designs a targeted recovery protocol. Your medication ships directly to you with complete dosing instructions.

Question 2

How is this different from buying peptides online?

Accepted Answer

Most peptides sold online are labeled "research use only," which means they are not manufactured under pharmaceutical standards, not tested for sterility, and not legal for human use. Prescription therapies are prescribed by an independent licensed telehealth network and compounded by FDA-registered, cGMP-certified U.S. pharmacies. READY and REBUILD are available now through that network, and RECOVER is not yet available.

Question 3

Do I need to be working with a surgeon to start?

Accepted Answer

No. You can start through our intake form on your own. If you are working with a surgeon, we coordinate with their office to align your peptide protocol with your postoperative care plan. If you are considering peptide therapy before a scheduled procedure, note that on your intake and our physician will evaluate timing.

Question 4

How long is a typical recovery protocol?

Accepted Answer

Most surgical recovery protocols run 8–12 weeks for soft tissue and 12–16 weeks for bone, aligned with your postoperative rehabilitation timeline. Your physician adjusts the protocol based on your recovery progress.

Question 5

When should I start relative to my surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the procedure. Some protocols begin 5–7 days before surgery (when the surgical team approves). Others start immediately postoperatively. Your Truthe Ortho physician determines timing based on your procedure type, anticoagulation status, and your surgeon’s postoperative plan.

Question 6

Is this telehealth only, or do I come in?

Accepted Answer

Truthe Ortho is a telehealth practice. Physician consultations, follow-up check-ins, and care team messaging all happen remotely. Labs are drawn at a local lab of your choice. Medications ship to your door. If you are in the Nashville area, in-person visits can be arranged but are not required.

Question 7

Are these FDA-approved?

Accepted Answer

No. The preparations prescribed through the independent licensed telehealth network are compounded, and compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, even when the same active ingredient, such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, is found in an FDA-approved drug. The other peptides discussed on this site, such as BPC-157 and TB-500, are not FDA-approved for any indication. Compounded preparations are dispensed by FDA-registered, 503A compounding pharmacies after a licensed provider's medical review. We are transparent about this distinction because your trust matters more than a marketing claim. Several of these compounds are under FDA review.

Question 8

What peptides are in my protocol?

Accepted Answer

Your protocol is designed specifically for your surgery, medical history, and comorbidities. A Tier 1 base protocol is standard for every patient in your surgical category. Tier 2 add-ons are triggered by your intake answers (e.g., infection risk factors, sleep disruption, scar concerns). Your physician explains every compound before prescribing.

Question 9

What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2?

Accepted Answer

Tier 1 is the base protocol every patient in a surgical category receives. It contains the core compounds for tissue repair and recovery. Tier 2 compounds are conditional add-ons triggered by specific risk factors or goals identified during intake: infection history, poor sleep, scar formation concerns, or metabolic comorbidities. Your physician decides which Tier 2 compounds apply. You are never upsold.

Question 10

How do I take the peptides?

Accepted Answer

Most compounds are subcutaneous injections using a small insulin-style needle. Some protocols include topical or oral compounds. Your shipment includes pre-filled syringes or vials with detailed dosing instructions, injection-site guidance, and a video walkthrough. Your care team is available by message if you have questions about technique.

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