Max George reunited with beloved pup as The Wanted star finally discharged from hospital

The Wanted star Max George has finally returned home after spending weeks in hospital and having a pacemaker fitted as he reunited with his beloved pitbull Albert

The Wanted singer Max George had an emotional reunion as he returned home for Christmas after his hospital hell.

He was finally discharged from hospital after having a pacemaker fitted and was able to spend the festive break at home. Max, 36, revealed earlier this month that he had been hospitalised after doctors found "some issues" with his heart. The singer was discharged on Christmas Eve after having surgery to have a pacemaker fitted.

Max has been able to reunite with his beloved dog following weeks in hospital. He shared an adorable snap with his pitbull Albert cosied up on the sofa to watch football. Max has also reunited with his girlfriend Maisie Smith since being discharged as they shared Christmas together.

He was seen laying on the bed in a brown hoodie as Maisie, 23, rested her head on his chest. Giving a health update to fans earlier this week, Max said: "It's time to go home. The numbers are way, way better. Feel knackered. 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. A bit battered and bruised and knackered but..."

While in hospital, Max told fans he had a 'block' in his heart and more recently had surgery. Max said that the operation took around 2 and a half hours and shared a photo that showed a scar on his collarbone, with it located just below a tattoo of his late bandmate Tom Parker's date of birth.

Max wrote: "Say hello to my little friend! Given the last 10 days, this is the best Christmas present I could have ever wished for. Pacemaker is in. Operation took around 2 and half hours. The main issue being some of my veins had collapsed where the wires were meant to go…

"But the hospital surgeons, doctors and nurses at the NHS have been incredible. I owe everything to them. The surgeon kindly put my pacemaker just underneath a very special tattoo of mine.. So I'm sure it's being looked after." He added: "Few more tests to do due to inflamed lymph nodes on my lungs, but that’ll be easy work! Time to rest and then tackle life full on once again. Thank you for all your support. It’s meant a hell of a lot to myself and my family."

Max wrote in his initial post earlier this month: "I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital. Unfortunately after some tests they've found that I have some issues with my heart. I have a lot more tests to determine the extent of the problems and what surgery I will need to get me back on my feet.

"It's gonna be a difficult few weeks / months… and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn't exactly what I had planned! But, as always, I'm surrounded with love and support by my wonderful partner Maisie, her family, my family and friends.. and I'm 100% in the best place. Although this is a huge shock and no doubt a set back, it's something I'll take on with all I've got! I count myself very lucky that this was caught when it was. Apologies if I bore you with updates in the coming weeks ... I've probably got a month in bed and there's not THAT much to do! Let's do this."

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