Matthew Perry Nearly Died Because of Opioids, Spent Two Weeks in a Coma

Matthew Perry confirmed to Individuals journal that he almost died in 2018 on the age 49 after his colon burst resulting from an overuse of opioids. Information circulated on the time that the “Mates” actor was hospitalized due to gastrointestinal perforation. In actuality, Perry’s hospitalization was far graver. As reported by Individuals: Perry “spent two weeks in a coma and 5 months within the hospital and had to make use of a colostomy bag for 9 months.”

“The medical doctors advised my household that I had a 2% probability to stay,” Perry stated about when he was first admitted to the hospital. “I used to be placed on a factor referred to as an ECMO machine, which does all of the respiratory to your coronary heart and your lungs. And that’s referred to as a Hail Mary. Nobody survives that.”

Perry has lengthy been outspoken about his dependancy struggles. Talking to Individuals, the actor recalled how at one level throughout his 10-season run on “Mates” he was taking 55 Vicodin a day and his weight went all the way down to an alarming 128 kilos.

“I didn’t know cease,” Perry stated. “If the police came visiting to my home and stated, ‘In case you drink tonight, we’re going to take you to jail,’ I’d begin packing. I couldn’t cease as a result of the illness and the dependancy is progressive. So it will get worse and worse as you get older.”

Perry stated his numerous dependancy to drugs has resulted in 14 surgical procedures up to now on his abdomen, including, “That’s lots of reminders to remain sober. All I’ve to do is look down.”

An encounter together with his therapist additionally made it clear to Perry that he must maintain sober. “My therapist stated, ‘The following time you consider taking Oxycontin, simply take into consideration having a colostomy bag for the remainder of your life,’” the actor stated. “And just a little window opened and I crawled via it and I not need Oxycontin anymore.”

Perry opens up extra concerning the 2018 incident in his upcoming memoir, “Mates, Lovers and the Massive Horrible Factor.” The e book is now accessible for pre-order and releases on Nov. 1.