I'm told that i can't take plain water during confinement otherwise the swelling of my tummy will not subside; we are only allowed to take red dates and longan drink. Is this true?

Not true! Can still take plain water but best is warm

No.. Water is good for hydration without heatiness

I drank water too but nothing happened

Drink warm water and red dates water

Not true. You need to stay hydrated.

No. I drank water daily

You need to keep hydrated!

Drink warm water is fine

Have to drink water too

Warm water is the best