Max George gives health update ahead of Christmas after emergency surgery
Max George is all set to leave the hospital after his heart surgery, he's announced. The 36 year old member of The Wanted suffered a health scare and was whisked off to hospital earlier in the month after falling ill. He later shared that he was kept in due to heart troubles and had to have a major operation because his condition wasn't getting any better.
From his hospital bed, Max told fans he's feeling "battered and bruised" but is finally ready to head back home. He shared: "It's time to go home. The numbers are way, way better. Feel knackered and have slept a lot today."
"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. So yep, all good, bit battered and bruised and knackered," he added.
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Max gave a thumbs up to the camera as he wrapped up his update on Instagram. After ditching alcohol following liver issues, Max saw his heart rate take a turn for the worse. He explained that he'll be getting a pacemaker fitted to keep things steady. Talking about his health journey, the singer mentioned: "We have cancelled out a few things like alcohol for example. I have not had a drink for four and a half years, so it isn't that."
Max decided to go sober after a doctor warned him about his low liver count from his partying days on tour. In the midst of this health scare, it's not only the support from loved ones that's been crucial for the pop star, including his 23 year old girlfriend Maisie Smith, but it is reported that Maisie is facing her own emotional battles.
The EastEnders star, who is currently dazzling audiences at a panto in Canterbury, is reportedly torn between her professional commitments and being a supportive partner. According to the Sun, an insider said what a "worrying and distressing time" this has been for the duo. They said: "All she wants to do is be by his bedside day and night but she's committed to her panto show and doesn't want to let anyone down."
The smitten couple have been glued to each other since they declared their love publicly in August 2022. Reportedly juggling life and work, Maisie is said to be making every effort to visit Max when she can. "Max is on her mind 24/7 and she wants more than anything for him to be better as soon as possible," claimed the source.
