Bentley has Short Bowel Syndrome, a large part of his small and large intestine were removed the day he was born. Normal people have 25ft of intestine, he was left with 17cm (7.5 inch) of intestine. He is TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) dependent 12 hrs, at night, while he sleeps. The TPN gives him the nutrients his body needs but also hurts his kidneys, liver and spleen. These organs are checked regularly to check proper output and function. The TPN is delivered through a central line in his chest. Due to the non-natural nutrients, Bentley has blood drawn and tested every Monday to see if adjustments need to be made to his TPN. He receives regular blood transfusions due to the TPN also. He's had 2 STEP procedures done to lengthen his intestine to try to help with nutrition absorption. Due to his spleen being so enlarged from the constant use of the TPN, he cannot play contact sports.

Bentley is on the McAlester High School E-Sports team, where his team won state! Bentley is a senior this year and hopes to win state again.

Bentley will be having his Spleen removed and another STEP procedure in August.