The Wanted’s Max George Details ‘Risky’ Second Heart Surgery From Pacemaker Complications | Max George, The Wanted | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Max George of The Wanted is staying strong amid health issues involving his heart.

On Sunday (February 16), the 36-year-old musician revealed that he underwent a second heart surgery and lung biopsy after getting a pacemaker in December 2024.

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“I was trying to get back to good health but was still having a flickering sensation for weeks after I had my pacemaker fitted and it was gradually getting worse and worse. When my heart rate went up, it was causing a shock in my heart which was making me jump all the time. My chest was shaking,” Max gave details in an interview with The Sun.

“The night before, I was really nervous, I didn’t sleep much. I was worried it could go wrong again and felt anxious that it could bleed out,” he added.

He continued: “The doctor did warn me there is a small chance that I could lose my voice. That was pretty worrying, but I decided I needed to take the risk. The biopsy was pretty gnarly, it’s a camera with prongs on the end that goes down your throat. It was painful. The recovery was tough, I had chest pain and was coughing up blood for five days.”

Max also updated fans on Monday (February 17) about his recovery via Instagram.

“It’s been a setback, but it’s just one of those things. It can take a few weeks / months for the inflammation of my heart to subside (myocarditis) but I’m sure I’ll be back on top form in no time!” he captioned a photo of him in a hospital bed.

If you didn’t see, Max stepped out in Manchester, England in January amid his recovery.