Can l train as an Occupation Therapist if lm overweight?

[Stella66]

I am a very overweight, 17 stones, but do not have any health issues. I have tried to lose weight but l cannot stick to any diet, if l do l quickly put the weight back.
I would like to be more active, and study towards a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy, lm really scared at the look for the admission tutor when they see me, can they refuse to offer me a place because lm fat?

[saxy_jag]

I used to work for a team of OTs - they were all shapes and sizes, including overweight. I wouldn't worry too much.

[poodicat]

Agree with jag,OT came in to my guys house and she was bendover and using a walking stick!

[thetruthhurts]

Stella, no offence, I am 3 stone overweight myself. But 17stone and no health issues?

[boxtops]

As Eddie says, they can't refuse you because you are big. Well done on having that ambition - the study will be hard work but it will be well worth it when you get your qualification at the end. I know some big nurses and some Big Doctors, I sometimes wonder how to keep a straight face if they are telling patients to lose weight.... we are all shapes and sizes, and Eddie's advice sound v. good to me!

[poodicat]

One of our relief support workers is obese and having a baby,thinking about it she is lazy