I'm new and a bit anxious!

Hi, my name is JJ, and I live in Central Texas. I'm just getting ready to turn 40 in September. I've decided that after a lifetime of yo-yo dieting and failures, that I need to get livin' in the right way. I'm 5'3" and weigh 309lbs. I'm married to a man 30 years my senior, and we have two beautiful great grandaughters that we just live for. I decided that if I keep going the route that I'm going, I won't be around to see these two beautiful girls grow. Not only that, I'm type II diabetic - insulin dependent. I'm quite tired of being a pin-cushion. I'm hoping that with the help of the lapband, that I'll be able to get off the insulin and various other medicines for diabetes, blood pressure, etc. I see the surgeon and nutrionist this friday, June 3rd, and am quite anxious, excited, etc. I'm not quite sure what to expect. In fact, on Monday, i have the psych evaluation, and then Tuesday, I have the pre-op/education class and then that evening, I'm scheduled to go to the first seminar. Does that seem like it's in the right order? I've been reading a lot on this forum, and grateful for all the other bandsters out there that have experienced this, and have advice for us newbies. Anyways, I'm longwinded, I apologize. Thanks for having me here.

JJ