Is it time to change my Macbook Pro battery?

I have an early 2011 Macbook Pro for a little more than 25 months and the batteyr has 1022 cycle count as of now. I saw on a Apple page where it said the max cycle on this model is a 1000 and I am not sure wha that means. Since I am over that "max" cycle, does this mean its time I change the battery? Also via istat, it shows my battery health is at 82%. Is that healthy? The battey has been draining faster than usual lately for the same things I do all the time. I figured this was because of that high cycle count.
Anyways I was just wondering is it really necessary for me to change the battery right away or will I be able to ride it out for a while with frequent charges? Are there any sudden damage this could do to the Mac if I keep the battery and let the cycles run?

1022 cycles is a lot but there is no specified maximum:
"The built-in battery of your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air is designed to deliver up to 1000 full charge and discharge cycles before it reaches 80 percent of its original capacity."
Yours is operating within its specifications.
Are there any sudden damage this could do to the Mac if I keep the battery and let the cycles run?
No, but when the battery status indicates "replace now" do not wait. On rare occasions, a battery that has reached its EOL will swell, resulting in mechanical damage and expensive repairs. Replace it with a genuine Apple battery.

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