I have essix retainers which are clear trays that slip over your teeth.  I think they are probably better than a traditional Hawley retainer but they are still the devil.  I'm going to have to do some fine tuning on mine and maybe it'll be a little better and I'm sure like all things it'll just take some getting used to.

My first meal after braces was RIBS!  I skipped the wings and will just have them some other time since they're off for good and all...