SSD install and back up OS

I'd like to install ssd on my macbook pro 13 mid 2009.
Can I back up ( using time machine) with ssd which I am about to installing and install directly to my macbook to switch old hard disk?
So I don't have to install os (currently Lion installed) or do I still have to reinstall os?

No. The Time Machine backup will not be bootable.
To do what you want you need a clone which can be do with Restore in Disk Utility.
If you clone your system disk to the SSD then you need not install.
Of course this means that you will need an external enclouse to hook the SSD up to create the clone.
Allan

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