Max George spotted for the first time since leaving hospital after surgery as he walks his dog with his mum

MAX George has been spotted for the first time since leaving hospital and surgery, as he walked his dog with his mum.

The Wanted singer was sent home from hospital recently, having had a 2:1 block in his heart.

Max - who went sober four years ago amid previous liver problems - saw his heart rate dramatically drop earlier this month.

The condition was diagnosed as a 2:1 block - and with no improvement after a week Max, 36, was given an emergency operation to have a pacemaker fitted.

Now, recovering from his incredibly tough month, the star has been spotted out on a dog walk near his mum’s house in Salford.

Max cosied up and kept warm in a large camouflage coat and a wool hat as he strolled along with his bulldog on the crisp winter outing.

The 36-year-old looked in good spirits as he chatted to his mum Barbara George and they played on the grass, at one point with a huge branch, with adorable dog Albert.

Max’s mum Barbara was also dressed for the weather in a black coat and bright blue hat.

Just a couple of days ago, Max, who has been keeping his legion of fans in the loop, revealed he had to return to hospital amid fears about his pacemaker.

He told fans he's been feeling a "flicking" in his chest since going under the knife for emergency surgery.

Max said in a new video: "I'm in the hospital for another check up because I've been getting this 'flicking' feeling in the left-hand side of my chest."

Reaching out for advice from those who also have a pacemaker, Max said: "The doctors aren't too sure [why this happening].

"Hopefully it's maybe a nerve touching it and it'll go away in time or maybe they'll have to move the wires slightly.

"All I'm doing is research at the moment because this came totally out of the blue and I know nothing about pacemakers.

"Any information I can get would be very appreciated."

Things looked on the up when he was discharged for Christmas Day and enjoyed a few steps outside on a walk with girlfriend Maisie Smith.

However, just days later Max is facing further unrest with the "flicking" in his heart.

But now as the New Year begins, the star looked happy as he enjoyed time with his mum after his stint in hospital.

Former EastEnders actress Maisie has been by Max's side in between her commitments to doing panto over Christmas.

The loved-up duo have been inseparable since going official in August 2022 and are also living together.