Max George reveals he made a heartbreaking decision while in hospital for emergency heart operation after fearing he'd die - suong

Max George has revealed he made the heartbreaking decision to write a will after fearing he'd die while in hospital for an emergency heart operation.

The Wanted singer, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being admitted to the hospital in December after experiencing issues with his heart.

Max was released in time for Christmas and has been recovering at home with the support of girlfriend Maisie Smith, 23. 

In a new interview, the performer opened up about the crippling fear he'd felt being on a ward surrounded by patients at least 30 years his senior, and told how he'd left instructions on his iPhone in case he didn't make it. 

He told The Sun: 'That first night I wrote a will, I thought I was going to die. If I could go from being absolutely on top of the world to being told ‘the bottom part of your heart isn’t working’, I kept thinking in my head, ‘Well, what if the top half stops working overnight?’

The Glad You Came hitmaker told how being told he needed a pacemaker as the bottom half of his heart wasn't working properly made him realise what his 'responsibilities' were as he thought about the loved ones he'd be leaving behind if he passed.

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Max George has revealed he made the heartbreaking decision to write a will after fearing he'd die while in hospital for an emergency heart operation

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The Wanted singer, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being admitted to the hospital in December after experiencing issues with his heart

Recalling that 'really scary' and sleepless first night in hospital, Max told how he was 'struggling to move' and battled a number of other symptoms including a tightness in his throat and having deep, slow breaths. 

Two days after writing his will, Max was thrown into panic once again after his heart rate and blood pressure dropped, with the star admitting it was the 'worst day; during is hospital stay. 

He shared: 'It was quite close that night, it really felt like my neck was closing up and that’s when the sort of panic really kicked in. I felt like I was dying. It was the worst, I felt emotional.'

Luckily for Max, his pacemaker got fitted exactly a week after being admitted to hospital, with the singer conscious throughout the surgery, though heavily sedated.

He also remembered the 'grim' sight of the surgeon's hand covered in blood as he pulled his hands away, though he was also 'excited' at the thought of finally being on the mend.

After recovering from the surgery, the All Time Low singer was delighted as the first person to greet him was Maisie, noting that it was at this moment he felt like 'a real person again' and 'had a heart'.

He said: I had a proper heartbeat by then as well. My heart rate started just shooting up. So I remember feeling my feet going tingly, because I think obviously the blood started to properly pump around. I was like, "Holy s, I feel alive again," like it was a really nice feeling.'

Though it was Maisie, who had left her panto duties and dashed up north to be by his side, it was actually Max's mother Babs who had 'saved my life' thanks to her quick-thinking.

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In a new interview, the performer opened up about the crippling fear he'd felt being on a ward surrounded by patients at least 30 years his senior, and told how he'd left instructions on his iPhone in case he didn't make it 

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' That first night I wrote a will, I thought I was going to die. If I could go from being absolutely on top of the world to being told ‘the bottom part of your heart isn’t working’, I kept thinking in my head, ‘Well, what if the top half stops working overnight?’

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Luckily for Max, his pacemaker got fitted exactly a week after being admitted to hospital, with the singer conscious throughout the surgery, though heavily sedated

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After recovering from the surgery, the All Time Low singer was delighted as the first person to greet him was Maisie, noting that it was at this moment he felt like 'a real person again' and 'had a heart 

Max had been staying with the healthcare worker, 63, in Manchester at the time he began to feel ill, with the former footballer feeling lethargic, freezing cold and suffered with blue hands.

Though Max didn't think it was anything 'serious' at the time, it was Babs who had made the decision for him to go to the GP. 

After being sent home, Babs later insisted that they call a doctor friend for a second opinion, who informed them that Max needed to head to A&E.  

It comes after George shared an insight into his gruelling recovery following his shock heart surgery at the end of last year. 

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the musician shared a clip of him walking slowly on the treadmill as he works towards getting his fitness levels back post surgery.

Max appeared in good spirits and turned to give the camera a thumbs up.

The star feared he would be spending Christmas in hospital, however he was able to return home where he was reunited with his girlfriend Maisie Smith.

Taking to Instagram with a reflective post at the end of the year, Max penned: '2024.. Certainly a year I won’t forget!

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It comes after George shared an insight into his gruelling recovery following his shock heart surgery at the end of last year

'So lucky to have the life that I have. I can’t wait for the next chapter, no matter what challenges lie ahead.'

Meanwhile the star also revealed that he was experiencing a 'flicking feeling' in his chest following his surgery.

Taking to his Instagram Stories on New Year's Eve, Max revealed he was experiencing a strange feeling in his chest and doctor's aren't sure yet what it is.

The star asked his followers if they have ever experienced the same thing as he sought advice ahead of a check-up.