New MBP/Lion is "no longer authorized"

Hi -
I'm syncing my iPhone 4 for the first time with my new MBP/Lion and having some issues.  I've checked this forum and others have the same issues.  I've followed all the advice given but still have the same crazy problem syncing.
The iPhone has not been updated to iOS 5 so the first thing I want to do is upgrade
BUT iTunes warns me that if I do - some files will be lost and I should sync first.  OK, sync first...
I get an alert message "this computer is no longer authorized for apps installed on this iPhone" -
so I authorize it with my email and PW that's been active for years.
I immediately get a message "This computer is already authorized".  (its the only one)  
I click OK. 
But the first alert returns. "no longer authorized".
I authorize again.
I get the alert, "this computer is already authorized".   I click OK.
...over and over again. 
Why is this happening?
How do I escape this loop ?
TIA some expert advice.
j2

Alright.  I resolved the problem.  In case anyone else has this issue, my copy of Lion got moved to 'hidden purchases'.  Unhiding it fixed the problem.

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