I too am on the low calorie, shake, protein diet. I started 4 days ago and it does get easier. I even thought maybe I should just go on a shake diet since they really fill you up. I lost 3 lbs already due to the excess water retention. I am so fearful of having food stuck and throwing up all these horror stories that I read on this blog. It makes me wonder if I am doing the right thing. Anyone have any comforting words of wisdom before I shrink my stomach?