I wiped out my 30gb ipod-HELP!!

When I connected my ipod to my new Dell laptop, I accidentally clicked formatt drive and I lost not only all my music but I totally wiped out my entire ipod.
When I turn it on, I get a flashing exclamation mark next to a folder.
Is there a way for me to restore it or or do I have to take it somewhere to be fixed.

I get a flashing exclamation mark next to a folder.
See if these help.
iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point after disconnecting.
iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point when you turn it on.
If you are will ing to pay for some software that may recover some if not all your deleted music from the iPod, then check out this post.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=931813&#931813

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