Max George has given fans an update on his recovery following major surgery for an undiagnosed heart condition.
The singer, 36, was admitted to hospital earlier this month after experiencing heart issues, leading to a lengthy stay before his release on Christmas Day.
Now back home, Max shared that he has taken his first steps outside since the ordeal, posting a photo of himself on a night time dog walk with his beloved pitbull Albert.
He also uploaded an image of his Apple Watch, showing his heart rate at 85 bpm.
Captioning the photos, he wrote: ‘Back on the streets… Felt great to have my first few steps outside for a while.. especially with my beautiful boy’.
Fans flooded his post with supportive messages and wishing him a speedy recovery writing: ‘Pacemakers are game changers ❤️ I’m so glad you’re doing better. You’ll just keep getting stronger now. Happy New Year ❤️’
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Max George has given fans an update on his recovery following major surgery for an undiagnosed heart condition
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Now back home, Max shared that he has taken his first steps outside since the ordeal, posting a photo of himself on a walk wrapped up in a camouflage coat, hoodie and black jeans
‘So glad to see your getting back on track and back to your usual self . Remember to take it easy and we are all here behind you ‘
‘That’s amazing !!!soo glad you got this max !! Can’t wait to see you back on stage again’
‘What a joy to see this’
Max, who has been sober for over four years after previous liver issues, had a pacemaker fitted to stabilise his heart.
Reflecting on his health journey, The Wanted singer explained that alcohol wasn’t a factor in his condition, saying he gave up drinking after doctors flagged concerns about his liver following years of heavy partying on tour.
It comes after he revealed he had finally made it home to celebrate Christmas after going through emergency heart surgery.
Earlier this month, Max revealed he was spending Christmas in hospital after being forced to seek medical help after having an undiagnosed heart condition.
But on Wednesday he shared that he had finally reunited with his girlfriend Maisie Smith, 23, to spend Christmas with family and friends.
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Max, who has been sober for over four years after previous liver issues, had a pacemaker fitted to stabilise his heart so also uploaded an image of his Apple Watch, showing his heart rate
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Max was on a night time dog walk with his beloved pitbull Albert when he posted the update to his followers
Upon seeing that he was up and about, fans flooded his post with supportive messages and wished him a speedy recovery
The loved-up duo have been inseparable since going official in August 2022 and also living together.
In an Instagram post, Max shared some adorable snaps of him and his partner cuddled up on the sofa.
Max captioned the trio of photos simply with: ‘It’s so good to be home’.
Max previously revealed he had to stay in hospital due to ongoing cardiac issues and underwent a serious operation after his condition didn’t improve.
Sharing a video from his hospital bed on Tuesday, Max said: ‘It’s time to go home. The numbers are way better. I feel knackered, slept a lot today.’
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Earlier in the week Max revealed revealed he had finally made it home after going through emergency heart surgery earlier this month
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The Wanted singer previously admitted he was ‘bruised and battered’ after his operation and has now revealed he is glad to be home and was seen cuddled up with Maisie on the sofa
But Max revealed he isn’t completely out of the woods yet as doctors want to do more tests in the coming weeks after finding a problem with his lungs.
‘Few more tests to do over the next couple of weeks, something to do with my lungs but that’s the least of my worries right now.
‘All good, bit battered and bruised and knackered but,’ he added and gave a thumbs up to the camera.
Pointing to his chest, he said: ‘So latest is that 100 per cent I’m going to have a little friend put in here at some point.
‘Erm, I’ve got an issue with the bottom part of my heart, it’s called a block. The tricky bit is what I have put in because until I have further tests we don’t know what caused it.’
The Glad You Came hitmaker noted it is all a ‘mystery’ what has happened to him, although doctors have been able to eliminate some possible causes.
Max, who has battled alcoholism previously, said: ‘We’ve cancelled out a few things, like alcohol for example I’ve not had a drink for four-and-a-half years so it’s not that.
‘It’s a bit of a mystery really, but that’s the hard bit. It’s the waiting. My heart rate is really, really low. They’re monitoring it 24/7, everyone has been amazing.
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Max’s health update comes as his ex fiancee Michelle Keegan revealed big news on Sunday night, revealing she is expecting her first child with her husband of nine years Mark Wright
‘But the waiting bit is tough. It’s just one of them things unfortunately. Whatever I get, I’ve got to get on with it. We’re hoping pacemaker, a pacemaker is good.’
Max’s health update comes as his ex fiancee Michelle Keegan revealed big news on Sunday night, revealing she is expecting her first child with her husband of nine years Mark Wright.
Michelle and Max split in 2012 after a high profile romance, and just eight months later the actress embarked on a whirlwind romance with TOWIE star Mark.
The actress and the TV presenter, both 37, confirmed their baby news on Instagram, sharing a sweet photograph alongside the caption: ‘2025 is going to be a special one for us…’.
WHAT IS A PACEMAKER?
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that prevents the heart from beating too slowly.
Surgery is needed to install it and the operation is generally carried out under local anaesthetic
Around 50,000 people are fitted with a pacemaker every year in the UK, according to the British Heart Foundation
