Lost app data after sync

Hi, yesterday I connected my ipod to my computer and when I disconnected, I noticed that my apps were gone but were still in itunes. I reconnected it and told it to sync the apps. When it finished I found that all my apps were back in my ipod but they were all moved to the end. That's annoying but whatever.
Later on, I realized that all the data for my apps were gone. I'm especially concerned with a bible app that I have on there. I had so many notes and highlights that are all just gone now. I notice that all the notes I made in the notebook that came installed on the ipod are all still there, however.
Is there any way to restore my apps' data?

Only way is to restore from backup via iTunes.
Restore iPod touch from a backup:
1 Connect iPod touch to the computer you normally sync with.
2 In iTunes, Control-click iPod touch in the Devices list and choose “Restore from Backup”
from the menu that appears.
3 Choose the backup that you want to restore from the pop-up menu, then click Restore.
If your backup is encrypted, enter your password.

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