Kidney stone risk + crossing vessel - can I still travel and hike normally?

Hi,

I’m in my 20s and I need some advice.

A month ago I had severe grade 3-4 hydronephrosis caused by a kidney stone. They put in a double J stent, and somehow the stone passed on its own without me noticing. CT confirmed there is no stone now.

But CT also showed I have a congenital crossing vessel, and because I have a family/genetic tendency to make kidney stones, doctors told me hydronephrosis could happen again.

Because of the anatomy, surgery is risky, so my doctor advised me to drink a lot of fluids and go to a doctor immediately if I notice symptoms.

What worries me is how to live with this.

I love travel, hiking, camping, and I have dreams of going to remote places too. My doctor said I could be fine for months, then suddenly have an acute problem again because of the blood vessel and another stone.

I’m in my 20s and it is hard to accept I may have to live “carefully” forever. I can handle pain, stents, and procedures if needed - what is harder is the idea of giving up an adventurous life.

Can people with something like this still travel, hike or even go to remote places if they prepare well?

How do you deal with the uncertainty?

Any advice or personal experiences would help a lot.