Keep on top of the FAA Medical Division in OKC... Their process for filing cases can be a disaster...
My advise is after you submit paperwork, wait a bit and then call them to confirm your paperwork is in the system "awaiting review".
If all else fails, give the regional AEROMED office a call... (the Pacific branch is super helpful) The regional office phone numbers are on the FAAA.gov webpage...
I had a case and followed the procedures/paperwork to the letter.. Submitted and waited.. Started calling OKC shortly before the 8-10 week estimated grounding time, only to find out the paperwork was misfiled and not in the que to be reviewed. Was told it could be another 8-10 weeks!!! Called my AME and the regional AEROMED office... had my medical as soon as I went into my AME the following week.....
Stay on top of them.....