Imo
After you replace the compressor (if need be). Just take it to a shop to have it filled with oil and refrigerant. Ive changed more than a few with new compressors (nvr on a ford tho) and filled with oil as per directions then r31a and had failure. Ive filled with the pre mix **** and had failure. Unless your an AC guru id just have a AC place do the filling.
Im no mechanic but thats been my experience.