Does weight loss help to alleviate depression?

I've read several profiles of folks who no longer need to take their blood pressure medicines or diabetes medicines -- how about antidepressants? I've been clinically depressed all of my adult life (and probablly before), and while the prospect of feeling "normal" physically is nice, I'd like to know if I'll begin to feel more "normal" emotionally. I've been on antidepressants since college, and I'm 34-years-old! I realize that WLS will not solve all of my problems, but if I could just lick these two things -- morbid obesity and depression -- I think I might have a fighting chance. My surgery date is October 9. Thanks for any comments.

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