Arnold Schwarzenegger Snaps a Pic of His ‘Pacemaker’ to Reassure Worried Fans
HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 15: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives at Lionsgate Films' "The Expendables 2" premiere on August 15, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Arnold Schwarzenegger is up to his usual tricks, even just a few weeks after heart surgery.
The actor, who recently made his small-screen debut in the Netflix series FUBAR, took to Twitter on Thursday, March 28, to reassure fans that he wouldn't be out for the count for too long, sharing a cheeky snap of his brand new pacemaker has proof.
In the photo, Schwarzenegger sat in his recliner back at home with what looked like the timer of a crude, homemade bomb attached to his chest and a wire connecting it to his ear.
"Thank you! I’ve gotten so many kind messages from all over the world, but a lot of people have asked if my pacemaker will cause any problems with FUBAR Season 2," he wrote, assuring everyone he'd be ready to film in April.
"...you can only see it if you’re really looking for it," he added.
Thank you! I’ve gotten so many kind messages from all over the world, but a lot of people have asked if my pacemaker will cause any problems with FUBAR Season 2. Absolutely not. I will be ready to film in April, and you can only see it if you’re really looking for it. pic.twitter.com/zO6aAwLHC6
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 28, 2024
The Terminator star, 76, recently informed fans of the procedure on his podcast, Arnold's Pump Club, telling listeners that he was "doing great" after becoming "a little bit more of a machine."
At the behest of his doctors, Schwarzenegger had a pacemaker put in to correct an irregular heartbeat caused by a build-up of scar tissue from previous heart surgeries, which include both aortic heart valve and pulmonary valve replacements.
"It had been like that for a few years, so I stayed in touch with my medical team and visited in person at least once a year to get a full check-up and see how my heart was doing," he said. He also revealed a family history of cardiac problems, and encouraged anyone that may be "putting something off out of fear" to take inspiration from him and "listen to your doctors and take care of yourself."
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