Determined!

I have tried several times wearing my new retainers to no avail. I really was ready to give up, but my dad told me I need to use it, which is true. And my bite has really been bothering me. I can handle the bottom one. I wore it for probably 5 hours today. The top one just isn't working for me. It goes back SO far it traps saliva in between the roof of my mouth and the retainer and I choke on it. It literally doesn't let me swallow it. I'm thinking the only solution is calling the orthodontist Monday. There doesn't seem to be a reason they can't shorten it. Or hopefully offer some sort of solution. I have been trying and it's just not right.