diff --git a/openai_compatible_inference_bot.py b/openai_compatible_inference_bot.py
index 5d88b89..f9f5e78 100644
--- a/openai_compatible_inference_bot.py
+++ b/openai_compatible_inference_bot.py
@@ -318,6 +318,7 @@ class OpenAICompatibleInferenceBot(InferenceBot):
             target_max_tokens_str = self.model_config["small_model_max_tokens"]
 
         self._configure_model_and_tokens(target_model, target_max_tokens_str)
+        return f"Switched model to {self.model}. Max tokens set to {self.max_tokens if self.max_tokens is not None else 'API default'}."
 
 def main():
     logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')