Surgery
Peptides before and after surgery
BPC-157, TB-500 and GHK-Cu, side by side, with the safety points to cover with your surgeon first.
Talk to your surgeon first
Before surgery
- Tell your surgeon and anesthesiologist about every peptide you use, and follow their instructions.
- GLP-1 peptides such as semaglutide, tirzepatide and retatrutide slow stomach emptying, which matters under anesthesia. Your surgical team may ask you to pause them or change what you eat beforehand.
- Don't start anything new in the weeks before an operation unless your surgeon agrees.
After surgery
- Ask your surgeon before using any peptide while you heal.
- Never put anything on an incision without their OK.
- Report fever, spreading redness or unusual bleeding to your care team right away.
Compare
BPC-157, TB-500 and GHK-Cu, side by side
| Compare | BPC-157Peptide derived from a protein in gastric juice | TB-500Synthetic peptide based on thymosin beta-4 | GHK-CuCopper-binding peptide found naturally in blood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formats | Vials or nasal spray | Vials | Vials |
| 10-vial kit | from $1005 to 40 mg vials | from $1154 to 10 mg vials | from $9050 to 100 mg vials |
| Managed pen | $119/moAs Glow, with GHK-Cu | Vials only | Vials only |
| View BPC-157 | View TB-500 | View GHK-Cu |
- Formats
- Vials or nasal spray
- 10-vial kit
- from $100
- Managed pen
- $119/mo as Glow
- Formats
- Vials
- 10-vial kit
- from $115
- Managed pen
- Vials only
- Formats
- Vials
- 10-vial kit
- from $90
- Managed pen
- Vials only
Kit prices are for the lowest strength. The Glow pen plan is billed monthly and includes pen needles and alcohol swabs. The reusable pen is a one-time $20, or bring your own.
Two ways to buy
Vials, or a pen that arrives ready
Do it yourself
10-vial kit
Freeze-dried vials at the strength you choose. You mix each vial with bacteriostatic water and measure your own doses.
- The lowest cost per milligram
- Single vials from $45 if you want to try one first
- A free reconstitution calculator does the math
Done for you
Glow pen plan
A month's supply of Glow (BPC-157 with GHK-Cu), mixed for you and loaded into a reusable pen. We track your schedule and ship the refill before you run out.
- Pen needles and alcohol swabs included
- Free consultations included
- Billed monthly, cancel anytime
Also for recovery
Read before you start
Questions
About peptides and surgery
Should I stop peptides before surgery?
Tell your surgeon and anesthesiologist about everything you take, including peptides, and follow their plan. Many surgeons ask patients to stop supplements and unapproved compounds before an operation, and GLP-1 peptides need a specific plan because they slow stomach emptying.
Is there good evidence these help surgical recovery?
Not yet in people. Most of the research on BPC-157, TB-500 and GHK-Cu comes from cell and animal studies, and human studies are small or missing. That's why the first step is a conversation with your surgeon.
Is there a ready-to-use option?
Yes, Glow: BPC-157 with GHK-Cu, $119 a month, mixed and loaded into a reusable pen. The reusable pen is a one-time $20, or bring your own.
Not sure where to start?
Call or text us. We'll explain the options for your goal and what each one costs.