How can I get my iPhone to sync with a new computer without being erased?

I was syncing my iPhone with my MacBook Pro, but I formatted the operating system and installed a new iTunes on my laptop. When I connect my iPhone to the laptop, iTunes wants to erase everything in order to start syncing. I want to start syncing with my laptop, not remove all the content already on my phone. I don't want to loose my apps, my contacts, bascially everything on my iPhone.
What can I do? I appreciate for your help
Best!

See the excelent user tip by wjosten: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
In short, you can't. But, you can do it in a way that minimizes what information will be lost, if any.

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