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Max George has asked fans for advice after experiencing a new issue following his heart surgery this month.
The Wanted singer, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being rushed to hospital when he felt ‘really unwell’ and had a low heart rate. The procedure was a success and Max was fortunately discharged just in time to spend Christmas with his family and girlfriend Maisie Smith.
However, he’s now potentially discovered a new issue with the pacemaker and will return to hospital for a check-up on Tuesday.
Sharing his concerns in an Instagram video, the Glad You Came singer told his followers: ‘I’m in the hospital tomorrow for another check up because I’ve been getting this flicking feeling in the left side of my chest. I’m actually getting it right now.
‘I was wondering if you guys knew what it might be or you’ve experienced it yourself because the doctors aren’t too sure.’
Stroking his dog who was laying beside him, Max continued: ‘Maybe it’s touching a nerve and it’ll go away in time or they might have to move a wire slightly but I’m all ears because all I’m doing is research.
Max George has been keeping his spirits lifted despite his health ordeal (Picture: @maxgeorge, Instagram)
The Wanted singer will undergo various tests in the coming weeks (Picture: WireImage)
‘I know nothing about pacemakers. Any information I could get would be most appreciated.’
Fans who have experienced a similar health issue to Max rushed to reassure him, with Hannah Tims writing: ‘Hey it’s really just doing its job, they way I explain it to patients is the flicking feeling it’s just kicking in doing its job, I’m more than happy to send you over some resources to help you put your mind at ease.’
Paigenffc_xo added: ‘Sounds and looks like it’s doing a great job Max! Definitely get the doctor’s advice tomorrow to be on the safe side! You’re also looking a lot better and looking well.’
Max was able to spend Christmas with girlfriend Maisie Smith (Picture: @maxgeorge, Instagram)
Max had a pacemaker fitted last week (Picture: @maxgeorge, Instagram)
Another follower with the Instagram handle Forget_Me_Not_Barn commented: ‘Hi Max, mine flutters once a day at 33 minutes past 10, I was told it was doing a test. Not sure if that’s the same as what’s happening with you. It’s good you’re going to get it checked out. Take care xx.’
Max has been recuperating at home with loved ones and shared a selfie of him cosied up with girlfriend Maisie, 23, on Christmas Day.
Before he left the hospital, Max revealed he would later have to deal with a separate issue with his lungs.
‘The numbers are way way better. I feel knackered, slept a lot today,’ he said before returning home.
‘A few more tests to do in the next couple of weeks, something to do with my lungs. But that’s the least of my worries right now.
‘So yeah, all good. A bit battered and bruised, and knackered but [he gave a thumbs up].’
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