AceShowbiz - Max George, the 36-year-old lead singer of The Wanted, has experienced a series of life-threatening health challenges over the past few months. Diagnosed with an atrioventricular heart block in December 2024, George was initially hospitalized and fitted with a pacemaker to regulate his heart's rhythm.

However, after the surgery, George experienced a persistent "flickering sensation" in his chest, which eventually worsened. The sensation was caused by pacemaker wires being fitted too deeply into his heart walls.

"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," he detailed his struggle in an Instagram post.

This alarming discovery led to a second operation on January 15, a procedure that Max approached with understandable nervousness. "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 recounted.

Throughout the two-hour surgery, George was conscious but heavily sedated, with music from his favorite band, Oasis, helping to keep him calm. The operation was successful, but recovery proved difficult.

George faced another setback two days later when he developed enlarged lymph nodes, requiring a painful lung biopsy. Doctors warned him that the procedure carried a small risk of losing his voice, potentially jeopardizing his career.

Despite these challenges, George remained resilient. "The recovery was tough, I had chest pain and was coughing up blood for five days," he said. His commitment to recovery is unwavering as he focuses on getting back to good health.

George has been open about his journey on social media, sharing updates and expressing gratitude for the support from his fans. "Thanks everyone for all your lovely messages and support through what's been a pretty rough time. Means a lot," he wrote on Instagram alongside photos from his hospital stay.

George has since been given the "all-clear" from doctors and is optimistic about his future. "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 shared, emphasizing his determination to return to full health.