Medicare how long for approval

Hi
I'm so glad you are all here I've gotten so many answers to my questions and I just signed up yesterday. The one thing I want to know I haven't run across yet though. Does anyone know how long it takes from application to approval for Ohio Medicare?

Also Is there a support group close by Findlay ohio??
Thanks for all the info for the "Newbie"
Technoqueen

medicare does not preapprove.  As long as your bmi is over 35 and you have like diabities or sleep apnea or high blood pressure... etc it usally goes thru... I had a bmi of 64 and sleep apnea and it went thru no prob

Thanks for the reply!   I've been to the info session @ OSU In Columbus, and go for all the evaluations on November 3rd.   I had taken the "Learn" class there this summer and because of that there are a few hoops I don't have to jump through. 
I'm involved in a diabeties class that is sponsered  by the state of ohio and it gives me access to the "Y", I'm hoping to be at least a little healthier before the surgery and maintain it. 
Would you mind telling me about the "switch" good and bad?

Thanks
Technoqueen