6 Modified Independence - Patient can be left alone for an entire day but may need some degree of supervision with new or complex activities. Routine activities can be pursued independently. Helper
You may resume normal activities the day after the procedure, unless otherwise directed by your physician. It may take a week or more for you to feel relief after a facet joint injection. Because of the diagnostic nature of a medial branch block, pain relief may start immediately but last only a few hours. Several weeks may be required to feel the full effect of a radiofrequency ablation procedure.
How Long Does Versed Stay in Your System? The effects of Versed can last for 1 to 2 days and you should plan your schedule so you won't be doing any tasks that require coordination and concentration. How long it persists depends on many factors, including age, liver function, hydration, and any other medications that were administered or you have been taking.