My mom waited I think about 5-6 years. I think this was longer than normal as she has many other health issues that delayed getting a donor kidney. I think there was an opportunity at one stage but with her health condition at the time they wouldn't do the transplant surgery. Finally the stars lined up and she was doing well and there was a perfect match. The doctors said it was still very risky at this stage of her life, I think she was 70. It has worked out very well and no more dialysis since the transplant.
Depending on how long it takes for you but she was able to get set up with home dialysis after a couple years and she would do it at night while she slept and didn't have to go to the hospital 3 times a week.
My parents had to take a course before they set it up in their home. I can't remember but it was about 3-4 weeks of training for both my mom and my dad.
Depending on your age and health it may not take as long. The other option is for a live donor if anyone in your family can qualify. This didn't work in my mom's case as none of the family were a proper match.
Good luck and hang in there. The dialysis is you life blood literally and is inconvenient but until the transplant its better than the alternative.
Cheers
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