I also have a 36” waist. The short answer is: Not really. The long(er) answer is: It’s down to your determination. You can extend the tabs or use products like ConvertUps, and you can pee slowly to avoid leaks. (And then change before doing it again, because one full adult-sized wetting is as much as most baby diapers will hold.)
It works, but it’s not the same carefree experience you’ll get with an adult-sized diaper. I still enjoy doing it from time to time though, and if it’s the only thing you can afford to do right now, by all means give it a shot. For your best chances, get the largest Pampers or Luvs you can find. Huggies and most store brands are both shorter and less stretchy.
You could also try GoodNites. I find them to be reasonably comfortable, but the crotch is much narrower than that of Pampers or Luvs baby diapers, and on me that makes them more prone to leaking.