downunder, mate i personally know of quite a few people that were told over the phone "you have no chance" for various reasons. All of these people seemed to defy the odds.....(get my drift?)
In aviation you will be told time and time again "you have no chance" ect. Its up to you to find the how.
One of the guys i talk about has a vision problem - he has to be one of the best people i've ever flown with in every regard (yes he flies a jet ATPL ect).
Do you research find others in your situation.