Congratulations! If you like playing with graphics programs or publishing programs, you're going to like this, too. :)
But I will say that with EQ, the help files are not just a nice little luxury - they're a necessity. It's not the most intuitive program in the world to operate.
So don't feel bad and don't be frustrated - start with the easier lessons and work up to the more difficult ones. :)
There are a TON of free tutorials for EQ on the web - and a bunch of user support info on the ElectricQuilt.com site.
Hope your extraction site heals up quick, quick, quick and you can have fun with this new toy! :)