December 26th 2024.
Max George had a bit of a health scare right before Christmas, but luckily he was able to spend the holiday at home with his loved ones. The 36-year-old singer, best known for being a part of the boy band The Wanted, recently underwent emergency surgery to have a pacemaker fitted. He had been feeling unwell with a low heart rate and needed immediate medical attention.
Thankfully, the procedure was successful and Max was able to return home just in time for Christmas. He shared some sweet photos on his Instagram, showing him and his girlfriend Maisie Smith enjoying a cozy and low-key holiday together. "It's so good to be home," he captioned the pictures, which featured a festive dinner table complete with Christmas crackers and decorations.
Max and Maisie, a former EastEnders star, met while competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020 and started dating two years later. Despite Max's health scare, Maisie stuck by his side and even planned to visit him in the hospital, despite the 500-mile round trip. "We're still talking every day and FaceTiming," she said in an interview. "I'm still trying to be there as much as I can be."
Max's procedure was a success, but he still has a few more tests to do in the coming weeks. However, he's grateful to be home and is feeling much better. "The numbers are way way better. I feel knackered, slept a lot today," he shared in an update. "A few more tests to do in the next couple of weeks, but that's the least of my worries right now."
The couple spent Christmas together, with Max sporting a brown hoodie and Maisie rocking a festive red jumper and Christmas crown. Max didn't give any further health updates, but he did share that he's feeling a bit "battered and bruised" and "knackered." However, he's staying positive and gave a thumbs up to show that he's doing well.
Max's pacemaker was fitted just in time, as he had been dealing with a "block" in his heart that was causing his low heart rate. The operation took around two and a half hours, and Max even shared a photo of his scar, which is located just above a tattoo of his late bandmate Tom Parker's birthday. "The surgeon kindly put my pacemaker just underneath a very special tattoo of mine," he explained.
However, Max had a bit of a mishap while in the hospital. He accidentally flooded his room by leaving the tap on, and had to change rooms after the sink became blocked. "Just got out of bed, it's 2am, and my feet just went in about a foot of water," he shared in a video from his hospital bed.
Despite the minor inconvenience, Max is grateful for the successful surgery and is focused on recovering. He even joked that his pacemaker is being looked after by his special tattoo. Fans were relieved to hear that he's doing well and send their well wishes for a speedy recovery.
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