HELP!!  Device corrupt - not recognized - iPod empty

I'll try and make this as simple as possible.
I just finished downloading a few new CDs. I plugged in my iPod and it tells me there is new software to install and download. Okay, I say to go ahead and do that. Then it tells me the device is corrupt. It offers to then restore to factory settings, thus wiping out my entire iPod. I chose NOT to do that.
Then I looked at the iPod and it is totally blank. No songs, no playlists, nothing. I keep trying and the same thing. I finally tell it to restore.
Basically, has this ever happened to anyone, and then what happens? such as, so I just plug in the iPod and start to sync it from scratch (I could not choose Sync from the File menu as it was not highlighted - I tried)?
Thanks so much. I am so frustrated right now!!

If you tried other good cables then it appears that you have an iPod problem and an appointmnent at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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